This Week’s Most Popular Posts: December 30-January 6

This week we learned the best things to buy in 2012, went through some easy-to-keep New Year's Resolutions, got out of arguments with irrational people, extended free trials indefinitely, and more. Here's a look back.

Take Your Desktop to the Sky with These Cloud Wallpapers

We can easily find ourselves looking into the sky when trying to relax, but when the sky is not available you can always keep them present on your computer screen. More »

The Best Time to Buy Anything in 2012

A bit of planning can save you a ton of money when it comes to buying... well, just about anything. Here's your comprehensive guide on the best times to buy everything in 2012. More »

As we all prepare for a big year ahead, we spent the month looking back at the best of the best from Lifehacker from 2011. Here's a last look back at the best of 2011 in case you missed anything along the way. More »

Cheap Cable Management, Recipe Measurements, and Picasa Uploads

Readers offer their best tips for cheaply wrangling their cables, measuring ingredients when cooking, and turning your phone into a retro gaming device. More »

How Do I Get Out of an Argument with an Irrational Person?

Dear Lifehacker, How do I deal with someone who's completely irrational? Every time we disagree on a topic, I try to present evidence and information to support my position, and he dismisses them and gets really angry, as if I'm attacking him personally. More »

Old Gift Wrap, Warranty Storage, and Facebook Cover Photos

Readers offer their best tips for reusing old wrapping paper, storing your warranties for easy access, and making Facebook cover photos. More »

Extend Free Trials Indefinitely to Try Out Services for as Long as You Need

Many services, such as Netflix, are generous enough to provide you with a few weeks or a month free of charge so you can try things out and see how they work for you. More »

Learn to Code in 2012 with Free Weekly Programming Lessons from Codecademy

If learning to code is one of your goals or New Year's resolutions, then Code Year is a program for you. The initiative, provided by previously mentioned webapp Codecademy will email you free interactive programming lessons each week. More »

Mount Stuff on the Back of Your Monitor for a Clutter-Free Desk

A clear desk surface with no visual clutter might make you more productive, but what about all of the stuff you need for work like pens and paper? Bill Meade at RestartGTD has a clever solution. More »